Roads Winter Seasonal Work

Position Details

• Division: Roads
• Location: Operations Building
• Job Title: Sub-Foreman
• Salary: $28.64 - $33.23 per hour plus 5% shift premium
• Position Status: Regular, seasonal
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, Sunday - Thursday, 11:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.
• Posted: October 2, 2026
• Closing Date: Open until filled

This is a temporary assignment for the winter season. Successful candidates would maintain their current status and corresponding benefits under the Collective Agreement while on this assignment. At the end of this assignment, staff would return to their previous job classification and status.

Role Summary

This work team will be responsible for delivering snow and ice control services during the Roads Department Seasonal Work Term as outlined in the Collective Agreement. This includes operating a variety of equipment such as tandem trucks, snowplows, sidewalk plows, and dump trucks to ensure the safety and maintenance of municipal roadways and sidewalks during the winter season.

In addition to delivering snow and ice control, the Sub Foreman role will administer the day-to-day operations of the night shift crew. The Sub Foreman is responsible for the afterhours customer service line, troubleshooting and triaging issues, calling in staff, performing road and contractor quality inspections, and escalating issues to the appropriate Supervisor as required. The Sub Foreman may also operate equipment as part of regular snow clearing operations in response to staff shortages or operational need.

Responsibilities

• Sands and plows municipal streets during the winter months
• Operates trucks and equipment of various sizes and weights to complete snow clearing operations
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor or designate
• Ensure day-to-day work assignments of the night crew are completed in a timely manner and to Supervisor’s expectations (Sub Foreman)
• Provide hands on leadership, coaching, and oversight to the operators and drivers (Sub Foreman)
• Assist Management by providing progress updates on work assignments as requested (Sub Foreman)
• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled labouring work including shoveling, sanding, etc.
• Identify and report various items to Supervisor including performance of crew members, equipment and material usage
• Monitor contractors and hired equipment engaged in related activities
• Inspect and approve work completed by crews and/or contractors within approved work plans (Sub Foreman)

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ previous work experience directly related to heavy duty equipment operation and maintenance would be an asset
• Must possess and maintain a clean valid “DZ” Ontario Driver’s License
• Knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures used in road maintenance activities
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations, including job hazard analysis and development/training on safe work procedures
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to drive and operate a variety of heavy equipment under varying conditions

Why Apply

• Night Shift Advantage: For night owls, this schedule might align better with personal energy patterns. Shifts are 11:30 pm to 8:00 am, Sunday - Thursday. Working nights can leave daytime hours free for personal tasks or other commitments. In addition, you earn a night shift premium.
• Reduced Traffic: Driving at night typically means fewer vehicles on the road, reducing stress while enhancing driving skills during inclement weather.

Accommodation

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. Accommodation is provided throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise the Human Resources department in advance.

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